

Episode 76: Was I in a Cult with Cortland Coffey
Jan 18, 2024
Cortland Coffey, expert on ministry and high control religions, shares their jaw-dropping story of falling into a bad situation for all the right reasons. They discuss their experience in ministry, financial troubles in church planting, similarities between cultish behavior in corporate environments, the concept of investing in the hopes of a future payoff, transitioning from ministry to homelessness, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset. A relatable and eye-opening conversation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Courtland's Journey in Ministry
02:23 • 4min
Church Planting and Financial Troubles
06:49 • 19min
Cultish Behavior in Corporate and Startup Environments
25:24 • 8min
Investing and Unpacking
33:08 • 2min
From Ministry to Homelessness: Loss of Belief and Sunk Cost
34:47 • 27min
01:02:11 • 2min
Reflections and a Quote
01:04:20 • 3min